Author: News Desk

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Marks & Spencer is closing 14 in-store cafés across the UK to enhance food selections.
No job losses are expected as staff will be relocated within the company.

In the last hour Israel has launched an attack against Iran, as witnesses say they have heard explosions in Iran’s capital.

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An RAF veteran is advocating for the extension of reparations from the Ministry of Defence this morning. Chris Dennis missed out on compensation due to a cutoff date affecting those discharged before 1967.

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A police officer has been dismissed for operating a coffee business while suspended and receiving full pay. This incident raises concerns about conduct within the UK police force, becoming effective this morning.

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This morning, a rare planetary parade is set to occur over the UK this weekend, with Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all visible together after sunset. Stargazers are encouraged to find a dark location for optimal viewing.

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This morning, backlash continues over the felling of a historic oak tree by a Toby Carvery in north London. Experts have stated the tree showed no major health issues, prompting demands for an investigation and the protection of local trees.

Today’s Football Fixtures Europa League | Knockout Round Play-offs Crvena Zvezda vs Lille OSC 17:45 Ferencváros vs Ludogorets 17:45 VfB Stuttgart vs Celtic 17:45 Viktoria Plzen vs Panathinaikos 17:45 Bologna vs SK Brann 20:00 KRC Genk vs Dinamo Zagreb 20:00 Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahçe 20:00 RC Celta vs PAOK 20:00 UEFA Conference League | Knockout Round Play-offs Fiorentina vs Jagiellonia Bialystok 17:45 HNK Rijeka vs Omonia Nicosia 17:45 NK Celje vs Drita 17:45 Samsunspor vs KF Shkëndija 17:45 AZ vs FC Noah 20:00 Crystal Palace vs HSK Zrinjski 20:00 FC Lausanne-Sport vs Sigma Olomouc 20:00 Lech Poznan vs KuPS 20:00…

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This morning, Christopher Trybus is on trial at Winchester Crown Court for the manslaughter of his wife, Tarryn Baird, who died in November 2017. The case involves allegations of extensive abuse and mental health issues.

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British dual citizens may be turned away at the border without a UK passport from this morning. New Home Office rules require them to either present a British passport or a costly certificate of entitlement.

In January 2026, annual inflation in the euro area decreased to 1.7%, down from 2.0% in December 2025, a notable shift that hints at easing cost pressures within households. However, beneath the headline figures, a diverse inflation landscape emerges; for instance, Romania and Slovakia reported significantly higher rates at 8.5% and 4.3%, respectively. This disparity signals potential challenges in achieving cohesive monetary stability across the bloc, as elevated inflation in certain member states could affect overall policy effectiveness. As the euro area adapts to these variances, the broader implications for economic cohesion in the region warrant careful observation.